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North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border

In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.

Tory MP targeted by AI deepfake defection video

Conservative MP James Daly becomes latest victim of AI-generated misinformation as fake video shows him defecting to Reform UK, raising urgent questions about political security in the digital age.

Barnaby Joyce considering defection to One Nation

Exclusive: Senior Coalition figures reveal former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce is actively considering joining Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, potentially triggering a major realignment of Australian conservative politics.

Top AI Scientist Defects from US to China

In an exclusive revelation, one of artificial intelligence's brightest minds explains their shocking departure from American tech giants to join China's burgeoning AI sector, citing unprecedented opportunities and ethical imperatives.

Liberal Senator: Too fond of good coffee for Nationals

Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle reveals why she turned down joining the Nationals, citing her love for quality coffee and preference for faster-paced conversation over the party's famously deliberate speaking style.

Green Party Poaches Former Labour MPs

The Green Party makes significant political gains as former Labour MPs defect, signalling shifting allegiances in UK politics ahead of crucial elections.

Cardiff Labour councillor defects to Conservatives

In a stunning political shake-up, Cardiff's Labour cabinet member for culture and leisure has crossed the floor to join the Conservative group, creating a major headache for the city's ruling administration.

Lord Frost: Tories Could 'Cease to Exist' as Party

Exclusive: Former Cabinet minister Lord Frost delivers devastating critique of Conservative Party, suggesting Reform UK offers more compelling vision as he warns Tories face existential threat.

Labour Threatens Legal Action Against Zarah Sultana

Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.

Sultana drops legal threat against Corbyn

Labour MP Zarah Sultana has withdrawn her legal claim against former leader Jeremy Corbyn, ending a bitter internal party feud that had threatened to erupt into a high-profile court battle.

Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside

Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.

Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row

Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l

Ex-British Soldier Defects to Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter Reynolds, a former British Army soldier, has defected to join the Taliban in Afghanistan, citing disillusionment with the UK's withdrawal and a desire to live under Sharia law. His story reveals a complex and controversial narrative of betrayal and

Tory MP Maria Caulfield defects to Reform UK

Conservative MP Maria Caulfield has dramatically defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, citing the government's failure on immigration and Brexit. The move signals deep unrest within the Tory party and is a significant boost for Reform ahead of the general

Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'

Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.

Tory MP defects to Reform UK in major blow to Sunak

Conservative MP Maria Caulfield has dramatically defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, citing the government's failure on immigration and betrayal of Brexit promises. The shock move deals a severe blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership ahead of the general elec

Labour Civil War: Starmer Ally Savages Burnham

Senior Labour MP Lucy Powell launches extraordinary attack on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, exposing deep internal rifts over party strategy and leadership loyalty.

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